Question

Sustained uses of land without compatible techno-institutional changes have hindered the pace of agricultural development. In spite of the development of sources of irrigation, most of the farmers in large parts of the country still depend upon monsoon and natural fertility in order to carry on their agriculture. For a growing population, this poses a serious challenge. Agriculture which provides a livelihood for more than 60 percent of its population, needs some serious technical and institutional reforms. Thus, collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari, etc, were given priority to bring about institutional reforms in the country after Independence. 'Land reform' was the main focus of our First Five Year Plan. The right of inheritance had already lead to fragmentation of land holdings necessitating consolidation of holdings.

What was the main focus of the 'First Five Year Plan'?

Options

• Its main focus was on 'Land reforms'.

• Its main focus was on the development of the tertiary sector.

• Its main focus was on the development of the secondary sector.

• Its main focus was to practice the right to equality.

Answer 1

Its main focus was on 'Land reforms'.